Alfonso

Alfonso is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 251 boys in the United States.

Alfonso at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ælˈfɑnzoʊ/

About the name Alfonso

Alfonso belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alfonso first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #294 in 1929, and in 2024 251 babies received the name — 41,238 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alfonso in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#294 in 1929
Peak year
1991
Babies named Alfonso in 2024
251
Total since 1880
41,238

Alfonso in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1799 in 2002
Babies named Alfonso in 2025
8
Total since 1996
153

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alfonso mean?

The meaning of Alfonso is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alfonso a boy or girl name?

Alfonso is a boy name. In 2024, 251 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alfonso?

Alfonso comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Alfonso?

Alfonso first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #294 in 1929, and 251 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Alfonso?

Alfonso is pronounced /ælˈfɑnzoʊ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.